California’s attorney general settled a privacy violation case with Sling TV, imposing a $530,000 fine and requiring improvements in data opt-out options and child privacy protections. The investigation revealed deficiencies in how Sling TV handled user data and parental consent under the California Consumer Privacy Protection Act. #SlingTV #CCPA #ChildPrivacy #DataProtection
Keypoints
- Sling TV agreed to a settlement after privacy violations related to data sales and child protection.
- The company was fined $530,000 for failing to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Protection Act.
- Sling TV’s method of cookie preferences and opt-out was considered insufficient and confusing for users.
- Consumers had to fill out web forms and navigate multiple steps to opt out of data sales.
- The platform lacked parental controls for child profiles and did not offer an opt-in process for children under 16.
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